Maryland EXCELS (Quality Rating)

Childcare Assistance · Maryland · Free

Maryland's voluntary childcare quality rating and improvement system, giving state-licensed family, center, and school-age childcare programs a 1- to 5-star rating based on standards including teacher qualifications, curriculum, accreditation, and administrative practices. Parents use the online search tool to find and compare quality-rated programs by ZIP code, program type, and star rating. Free to search 24/7 online; participation in Maryland EXCELS is required for programs accepting Child Care Subsidy Program vouchers.

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Address: Online resource — search by ZIP code

Hours: Online 24/7

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